Industry Sectors

The CMI delivers research excellence with an industry focus by driving innovation and R&D to grow critical industries such as advanced manufacturing, life sciences and energy. Building on UB’s strengths in materials science and large-scale computing and data analytics, the CMI will accelerate discovery and the commercialization of innovative new materials.

CMI - A collaborative partner

In fact, UB leadership and materials science experts were integral to the Buffalo Billion Investment Development Plan recommendation to create the Buffalo Niagara Institute for Advanced Manufacturing Competitiveness, now known as Buffalo Manufacturing Works.

The Buffalo Manufacturing Works is one of the BBIDP’s signature initiatives designed to support growth of the region’s manufacturing sector. This initiative culminated in a long-term, collaborative relationship between the CMI and EWI, the organization contracted by the Western New York Regional Economic Development Council to operate BMW. EWI is one of the world’s leading applied industrial research and development organizations, and they bring that proven track record of manufacturing success to Buffalo with the launch of BMW.

CMI at forefront of computationally-aided materials science

The CMI is steering some of the fastest-growing areas of study in the field:

The CMI is committed to enabling our partners to compete globally through innovation. Advanced manufacturing encompasses both unique ways to manufacture existing products and the production of new products emerging from advanced technologies, particularly those supported by development of new materials.

The CMI is accelerating the invention, development and commercialization of emerging clean energy technologies. Activities range from improving efficiency and lowering the cost of solid-state lighting to “smart materials” for more energy efficient, lower-cost photovoltaics. Beyond technological and commercial successes, these efforts are helping lower energy costs, reduce carbon emissions and promote a cleaner and more sustainable future.

Buffalo Manufacturing Works – a collaboration among New York State industry stakeholders, EWI, and UB – provides technology solutions to companies through engineering support, research & design, training and strategic services.

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